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Illinois Private Preschools By Tuition Cost

Name: Illinois Average Tuition Cost Trends (Pre-K)
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The average private preschool tuition in Illinois is $8,969 per year (2026-27).

The private preschool with the lowest tuition is All Day Montessori, with a tuition of $1,100.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IL Schools Ranked: 266
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,100–$2,600
IL School Avg.: $8,624
National School Avg.: $9,672

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IL Schools Ranked: 266
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,100–$2,600
IL School Avg.: $8,624
National School Avg.: $9,672

Illinois Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +25.6% (+$1,737 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Illinois (IL) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$10,598	$8,526	▲ +$152	▲ +1.8%
2024	$10,320	$8,374	▲ +$264	▲ +3.3%
2023	$9,912	$8,110	▲ +$191	▲ +2.4%
2022	$9,523	$7,919	▲ +$198	▲ +2.6%
2021	$9,343	$7,721	▲ +$227	▲ +3.0%
2020	$9,146	$7,494	▲ +$121	▲ +1.6%
2019	$8,995	$7,373	▲ +$124	▲ +1.7%
2018	$8,784	$7,249	▲ +$187	▲ +2.6%
2017	$8,577	$7,062	▲ +$273	▲ +4.0%
2016	$8,274	$6,789	▲ +$150	▲ +2.3%
2015	$8,007	$6,639	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Illinois (tuition range: $1,100–$2,600, avg $8,624)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,100 $3,500 Avg. Tuition Cost: $2,506

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Illinois average private preschools tuition?

The Illinois average private preschools tuition is $10,412 for 2026-27.

What are the private preschools with the lowest tuition cost in Illinois?

The top ranked private preschools in Illinois include All Day Montessori, Creative Montessori Learning Center and New Hebron Christian School.

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